Company
Merit Services
Location
Toronto, ON
Job type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Via
via BeBee
Job description
A local welding service provider in Toronto is seeking energetic and self-motivated welders.
Responsibilities include safely welding in various positions, assembling metal components, and ensuring quality of welds. Candidates should have some welding experience, be highly safety-conscious, and possess good attention to detail.
Pay ranges from $18 to $25 per hour during probation. This role offers a dynamic environment suited for skilled workers who are committed to safety and quality.
Responsibilities include safely welding in various positions, assembling metal components, and ensuring quality of welds. Candidates should have some welding experience, be highly safety-conscious, and possess good attention to detail.
Pay ranges from $18 to $25 per hour during probation. This role offers a dynamic environment suited for skilled workers who are committed to safety and quality.
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What is the minimum hourly wage for security guards in Canada as of 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the federal minimum wage for security guards is $18.50 per hour as of January 1 2026 with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week. Provincial rates apply in non-federally regulated workplaces such as Ontario at $17.75 per hour and British Columbia at $18.25 per hour from the same date.
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What license is required to work as a security guard in Canada in 2026?
As per the Ministry of the Solicitor General Ontario, a valid Ontario Security Guard License costs $80 and must be renewed every three years with mandatory 40-hour training completed before the 2026 application deadline. Alberta requires a similar provincial license through the Alberta Ministry of Justice with $105 fee and background check.
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What education and experience are needed for security guard jobs in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent plus completion of a 40-hour approved security training course by March 2026. No prior experience is mandated for entry-level roles but a clean criminal record check from the RCMP dated within six months is required.
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What documents are needed to apply for a security guard position in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, submit a valid government-issued photo ID, completed security license application, recent criminal record check, and proof of training certification by the 2026 deadline. A resume listing any first aid or CPR certificates dated within two years is also required for most employers.
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